Updated On: 23 February, 2026 07:42 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Ahead of BTS’s ARIRANG comeback, RM revealed he lost nearly 15 kilograms after gaining weight during military service. Jin and fans were stunned by his transformation, as the group prepares for its first full album release together in almost four years

BTS RM and Jin
As BTS gears up for its highly anticipated comeback with the album ARIRANG on March 20, 2026, leader RM has opened up about the intense preparation behind the group’s return, leaving fans and even fellow member Jin stunned by his transformation.
This marks BTS’s first full group release in over three years and nine months, following a hiatus during which members completed their mandatory military service and focused on individual activities. With excitement building globally, RM recently took to Weverse to share a glimpse of his personal progress. Posting a photo of a weighing scale that read 68.8 kilograms, he captioned it with a short but determined message that roughly translates to, “It happens when you do it.” The update instantly caught attention.